Herb Library

Pilocarpus racemosus

A medicinal plant (Pilocarpus racemosus) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Melothria pendula

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Houma.

Erythroxylum citrifolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for wound.

Gymnema sylvestre (leaf)

Ayurvedic diabetes leaf — "Meshashringi" (sugar destroyer). Chew fresh leaf and sugar becomes tasteless for 1-2 hours. For Type 2 diabetes, sugar cravings, and metabolic syndrome. May support beta cell regeneration. Traditional Ayurvedic practice: chew before meals.

Tinospora cordifolia

A key Ayurvedic immunomodulating herb, called "Amrita" (nectar of immortality), used for immune balance and liver support.

Tinospora cordifolia (standardized)

Standardized Guduchi/Giloy extract — typically to 2.5% bitter principles. Ayurvedic immunomodulator for allergies, autoimmune conditions, and fever. Recently controversial in India due to liver toxicity reports (possibly from adulteration or Tinospora crispa contamination).

Tinospora sinensis

Related to Indian Guduchi, used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for rheumatic pain, inflammation, and fever. The stem starch (satva) is especially valued.

Petiveria alliacea

Has antimicrobial, anticancer, antitumor, antiviral, antioxidant, diuretic, and anti-HIV properties. Used to reverse cancer, reduce muscle spasms and fever, relax nerves, relieve pain, lower blood-sugar levels, and treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.

Grindelia squarrosa

A Western American herb used for asthma, bronchitis, and poison oak/ivy relief. The sticky resin is antispasmodic and expectorant.

Heterotheca villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, sedative, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Grindelia hirsutula

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Thaspium barbinode

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Vigna luteola

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, respiratory aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Veronica peregrina

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, disinfectant, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Townsendia strigosa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Calcium oxide fossil

Unani mineral medicine (lithified sea urchin spine) calcined and powdered for kidney stones and urinary calculi; traditional lithotriptic.

Grindelia hirsutula

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Diegueno.

Asclepias hallii

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Hammada scoparia

North African and Arabian desert shrub used in Tunisian and Algerian folk medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and kidney stones. Contains alkaloids (carnegine, N-methylisosalsoline) and saponins. Traditional Bedouin remedy for urinary complaints.

Rhexia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Micmac, Montagnais.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Native American medicinal plant used as other, hemostat, dietary aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Clallam, Cree, Woodlands, Montana Indian.

Castilleja hispida

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Calylophus hartwegii

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Hieracium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy, oral aid. Documented among Iroquois, Thompson.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, eye medicine, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Alnus serrulata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, cathartic, cough medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Sisymbrium officinale

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Stachys sylvatica

Celtic wound herb applied as a poultice to cuts and bruises; internally used for gout and cramps.

Helichrysum odoratissimum

South African aromatic herb burned as incense by Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho peoples to communicate with ancestors. Medicinally for colds, cough, fever, and wound healing. Contains flavonoids, phloroglucinols, and terpenoids. Culturally sacred plant.

Heliotropium indicum

Pan-tropical weed used in West African and South American folk medicine for wound healing, boils, and skin infections. EXTERNAL USE primarily. CAUTION: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (indicine, heliotrine) — internal use is hepatotoxic.

Cannabis sativa (protein)

Protein powder from hemp seeds — 50% protein, complete amino acids, plus fiber and omega-3. The most nutritionally complete plant protein. No THC/CBD.

Cannabis sativa

Hulled hemp seeds (no THC/CBD) — rich in complete protein, omega-3/6 fatty acids, and GLA. Used for digestive regularity and nutritive support.

Cannabis sativa (seed oil)

Cold-pressed hemp seed oil — ideal 3:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. Contains NO THC or CBD (seeds don't contain cannabinoids). Rich in GLA. Food-grade nutrition.

Angelica hendersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote. Documented among Mewuk.

Grifola frondosa

A large, prized culinary and medicinal mushroom. Contains D-fraction beta-glucans studied for immune modulation, blood sugar, and blood pressure support.

Polygonum multiflorum (processed)

The PREPARED (processed) form of He Shou Wu — dark, sweet, and used as a blood/yin tonic for hair, longevity, and vitality. Much safer than raw form.

Reynoutria multiflora (Zhi)

Steam-processed He Shou Wu — traditional 9x steaming with black beans transforms the raw laxative root into a blood/kidney nourishing tonic. ONLY use processed form. For premature graying, low back pain, and infertility. Raw form is laxative and hepatotoxic.

Hibiscus sabdariffa (cold brew)

Cold-brewed hibiscus — retains more anthocyanins than hot-brewed. The preferred preparation for blood pressure support (3+ cups daily in studies). Delicious over ice.

Hydnocarpus wightiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for leprosy.

Datura metel

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(head), ache(tooth), analgesic, anasarca, anesthetic, anodyne, arthritis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Strophanthus hispidus

Traditional medicinal plant used for heart, poison(arrow).

Hedeoma hispida

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma hispida) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rorippa palustris

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Teucrium divaricatum var. canescens

A medicinal plant (Teucrium divaricatum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Chamaesyce lata

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Navajo.

Townsendia incana

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid, throat aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Solanum physalifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Paiute.

Rhamnus ilicifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.